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On a hot-water heater can you tie in the cold water supply at the bottom of the heater?
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∙ 15y ago
Personally I would not, as the cold water could thermo-shock the heater. And if you have a glass-lined tank, it will crack it and shorten the life of the tank. I would follow the manufacturer's instructions.
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